Middle East

The industry gathering in Istanbul highlighted how innovation, data and shifting pet owner behaviors are shaping the future of the pet sector.

As the younger populations of the Gulf states become more plugged in to global innovation, they have an increasing interest in securing what’s best for their pets.

The Kuwaiti multichannel pet business is targeting expansion in its neighboring country, while also growing in the UAE and entering the Qatari market.

Amazon Bazaar currently operates in 14 markets worldwide and plans to expand further in the coming months.

Zoetis, Real Pet Food, Trouw Nutrition, Central Garden & Pet, Furchild, Pet Science, Vafo Group and VitaKraft have recently expanded operations.

The recent acquisition of SmartEquine from Covetrus gives the online retailer access to subscription-based horse supplements and nutrition.

Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing veterinary and pet care markets set the tone for this year’s event.

Organic sales declined across categories in the last quarter due to softer demand and the pause in Chinese imports into the US.

IPN, Pet Service Holding, Inverness Graham, Grupo Diana and Pet Corner are strengthening their positions in the market.

Sustainability-related work has become both more challenging and more critical, but there are still reasons for optimism, according to experts canvassed by PETS International.